EDHRECast
469 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 491 ratingsEDHRECast is your resource for the most popular Magic: The Gathering gameplay format - Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH); widely known as Commander. Made by the community for the community, EDHRECast is hosted by three well-seasoned MTG players, Joey Schultz, Matt Morgan, and Dana Roach. Each week they dive into the latest news and changes to the Commander format and breakdown the meta so that you can play your deck with confidence.
Building off the articles found at EDHREC.com the team is here to use data-driven recommendations and analysis to help you make each and every one of your cards work for you. Whether you’re on a budget and still trying to get the most of our your builds, or if you’re trying to get a leg up with the best card combos, or you’re looking to figure out the best early, mid, and late game strategies, we’ll be sure to bring you all the latest information so that you’ll be the Commander of your local scene.
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Episodes
How to Evaluate Modal Cards | EDHRECast 129
September 18, 2020 18:13 - 1 hourZendikar Rising has introduced new modal double-faced cards... but how do we figure out whether they're good in EDH? This week, we look at the lessons learned from Charms, Confluences, Commands, and more, and figure out how to apply them to the new modal cards from Zendikar Rising! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 128: Threat Assessment
September 11, 2020 22:02 - 57 minutes - 53.9 MBWho's the threat? What's the most dangerous card on the battlefield? Is someone about to combo off? This week we're talking threat assessment, and the different lenses and philosophies we use to help find out who or what to target, and how!
Threat Assessment | EDHRECast 128
September 11, 2020 22:02 - 1 hourWho's the threat? What's the most dangerous card on the battlefield? Is someone about to combo off? This week we're talking threat assessment, and the different lenses and philosophies we use to help find out who or what to target, and how! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 127: Top 10 Combo-Tastic Commanders
September 04, 2020 18:30 - 48 minutes - 46 MBWe've measured the most popular combos in EDH, but which commanders are most likely to USE them? Which commanders almost always use a combo during the game? The data is finally in, so let's take a look at the most combo-tastic decks in the format!
Top 10 Combo-Tastic Commanders | EDHRECast 127
September 04, 2020 18:30 - 55 minutesWe've measured the most popular combos in EDH, but which commanders are most likely to USE them? Which commanders almost always use a combo during the game? The data is finally in, so let's take a look at the most combo-tastic decks in the format! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 126: Trap Cards and Nonbos
August 28, 2020 18:11 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBIn the words of Admiral Ackbar, IT'S A TRAP! These cards *look* like they'll help you out, but may actually produce negative synergies instead of positive ones! This week the cast is treading carefully through the perilous temples of doom to uncover some deadly EDH trap cards! You can now support us on Patreon! Check out https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast for perks like discord access and a spreadsheet of past Challenge the Stats picks!
Trap Cards and Nonbos | EDHRECast 126
August 28, 2020 18:11 - 1 hourIn the words of Admiral Ackbar, IT'S A TRAP! These cards *look* like they'll help you out, but may actually produce negative synergies instead of positive ones! This week the cast is treading carefully through the perilous temples of doom to uncover some deadly EDH trap cards! You can now support us on Patreon! Check out https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast for perks like discord access and a spreadsheet of past Challenge the Stats picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
EDHREC Room: Power Levels
August 26, 2020 19:42 - 27 minutes - 27.3 MBCommandFests 1 and 2 have used a power level scale to align player interests during games... but how effective has it been? The data is in, so let's take a look!
Power Levels | EDHREC Room
August 26, 2020 19:42 - 35 minutesCommandFests 1 and 2 have used a power level scale to align player interests during games... but how effective has it been? The data is in, so let's take a look! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 125: The Most Popular Combos in EDH
August 21, 2020 17:59 - 50 minutes - 48.5 MBC-C-C-Combo!!! EDHREC is debuting a brand new feature to help players identify and execute fantastic combos in their decks, so now it's time to measure the most popular combos in the Commander format! Check the feature out at https://edhrec.com/combos
The Most Popular Combos in EDH | EDHRECast 125
August 21, 2020 17:59 - 58 minutesC-C-C-Combo!!! EDHREC is debuting a brand new feature to help players identify and execute fantastic combos in their decks, so now it's time to measure the most popular combos in the Commander format! Check the feature out at https://edhrec.com/combos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 124: The Commanders People Stopped Building
August 14, 2020 17:57 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThese commanders started strong, but fell hard. This week on the cast, it's time to look at the commanders whose popularity plateaued. Why do some commanders lose player interest? What causes a player to take a deck apart? Are there any commanders that players *never* stopped building? Let's find out!
The Commanders People Stopped Building | EDHRECast 124
August 14, 2020 17:57 - 1 hourThese commanders started strong, but fell hard. This week on the cast, it's time to look at the commanders whose popularity plateaued. Why do some commanders lose player interest? What causes a player to take a deck apart? Are there any commanders that players *never* stopped building? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 123: The Saltiest Cards in EDH w/ Shivam Bhatt!
August 07, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBToday the cast is joined by CAG member Shivam Bhatt to discuss the most hated cards in Commander! How does the old Salt List compare to the new? Which commanders are the most salt-inducing? Let's get to it! Check out the top 100 saltiest cards here: https://edhrec.com/top/salt
The Saltiest Cards in EDH w/ Shivam Bhatt! | EDHRECast 123
August 07, 2020 17:30 - 1 hourToday the cast is joined by CAG member Shivam Bhatt to discuss the most hated cards in Commander! How does the old Salt List compare to the new? Which commanders are the most salt-inducing? Let's get to it! Check out the top 100 saltiest cards here: https://edhrec.com/top/salt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 122: The Most Versatile Commanders in EDH
July 31, 2020 18:09 - 52 minutes - 49.9 MBSome commanders do one thing, and do it well... but others have dozens of potential build paths! This week, we're breaking down the data to find the most versatile commander in each color combination!
The Most Versatile Commanders in EDH | EDHRECast 122
July 31, 2020 18:09 - 59 minutesSome commanders do one thing, and do it well... but others have dozens of potential build paths! This week, we're breaking down the data to find the most versatile commander in each color combination! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 121: Start Your Engines!
July 24, 2020 18:44 - 56 minutes - 53.5 MBStart your engines! Which cards propel a deck forward, and which cards help them cross the finish line? Some cards might be an engine in one deck, but the win condition in another! We are polling for new Salt Scores! Share your opinion about the most salt-inducing cards in Commander at: https://edhrec.com/nacl/
Start Your Engines! | EDHRECast 121
July 24, 2020 18:44 - 1 hourStart your engines! Which cards propel a deck forward, and which cards help them cross the finish line? Some cards might be an engine in one deck, but the win condition in another! We are polling for new Salt Scores! Share your opinion about the most salt-inducing cards in Commander at: https://edhrec.com/nacl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 120: The Math Behind Mill
July 17, 2020 18:01 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MBHow viable is the Mill strategy in EDH? What are its biggest hurdles and greatest strengths? Today the guys dive into the intricate numbers surrounding the Mill archetype. How many turns does it take to mill someone out? How many Petitioners does it take to get the job done? How many minds could a Mind Grind grind if a Mind Grind could grind minds? Let's find out!
The Math Behind Mill | EDHRECast 120
July 17, 2020 18:01 - 53 minutesHow viable is the Mill strategy in EDH? What are its biggest hurdles and greatest strengths? Today the guys dive into the intricate numbers surrounding the Mill archetype. How many turns does it take to mill someone out? How many Petitioners does it take to get the job done? How many minds could a Mind Grind grind if a Mind Grind could grind minds? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 119: Let's Jump into Jumpstart!
July 10, 2020 17:59 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBFrom reprints to new cards to new commanders, Jumpstart is proving to be a powerhouse of a set. Today the cast takes a look at the new cards to find where they'll fall in the EDH format, and discusses their favorite interactions from this exciting new set!
Let's Jump into Jumpstart! | EDHRECast 119:
July 10, 2020 17:59 - 1 hourFrom reprints to new cards to new commanders, Jumpstart is proving to be a powerhouse of a set. Today the cast takes a look at the new cards to find where they'll fall in the EDH format, and discusses their favorite interactions from this exciting new set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 118: Is Core 2021 the Best Core Set Ever?
July 04, 2020 02:38 - 1 hour - 78 MBCore 2021 is here, and in Joey's own words, it's a ding-dang doozy! Time to see which new cards will have the biggest impact on the EDH format! https://edhrec.com/sets/m21 Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55
Is Core 2021 the Best Core Set Ever? | EDHRECast 118
July 04, 2020 02:38 - 1 hourCore 2021 is here, and in Joey's own words, it's a ding-dang doozy! Time to see which new cards will have the biggest impact on the EDH format! https://edhrec.com/sets/m21 Follow the cast on Twitter: @EDHRECast @JosephMSchultz @danaroach @mathimus55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 117: Setup and Payoff: Your Deck's Synergy Ratio
June 26, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB"Synergy" is a very nebulous term, so this week the cast dives into the finer points of the deckbuilding template to examine how many card slots a deck tends to devote to its multi-part strategy. How many cards in your deck should help enable the deck in the first place, and how many do you need to help the deck turn the corner and win the game?
Setup and Payoff: Your Deck's Synergy Ratio | EDHRECast 117
June 26, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour"Synergy" is a very nebulous term, so this week the cast dives into the finer points of the deckbuilding template to examine how many card slots a deck tends to devote to its multi-part strategy. How many cards in your deck should help enable the deck in the first place, and how many do you need to help the deck turn the corner and win the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 116: Commander Death Rules Change & CommandFest Online
June 19, 2020 18:37 - 50 minutes - 48 MBThe Commander rules have changed! Commanders now trigger death abilities, and the cast is excited to discuss the commanders (and cards in the 99) that may be most impacted by this change, as well as briefly recapping their experiences with CFB's online CommandFest.
Commander Death Rules Change & CommandFest Online | EDHRECast 116
June 19, 2020 18:37 - 57 minutesThe Commander rules have changed! Commanders now trigger death abilities, and the cast is excited to discuss the commanders (and cards in the 99) that may be most impacted by this change, as well as briefly recapping their experiences with CFB's online CommandFest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 115: Overshadowed Commanders
June 12, 2020 19:07 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MBSome commanders just haven't gotten their proper time in the limelight. Today the cast dives into the myriad ways that legends get overlooked, and pick some of their favorite commanders whose popularity may be low, but whose power level is very high indeed.
Overshadowed Commanders | EDHRECast 115
June 12, 2020 19:07 - 54 minutesSome commanders just haven't gotten their proper time in the limelight. Today the cast dives into the myriad ways that legends get overlooked, and pick some of their favorite commanders whose popularity may be low, but whose power level is very high indeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 114: The Most Common Expensive Commander Decks
June 05, 2020 19:13 - 44 minutes - 42.4 MBEDHREC has compiled the data for the most common high-roller commanders, and now we're reviewing the results. Which commanders are built most often with a high budget, and which strategies tend to hover around the highest price threshold? Our recordings are made several weeks in advance. Our statement about current events can be found here: https://twitter.com/edhrec/status/1267862342810824705
The Most Common Expensive Commander Decks | EDHRECast 114
June 05, 2020 19:13 - 51 minutesEDHREC has compiled the data for the most common high-roller commanders, and now we're reviewing the results. Which commanders are built most often with a high budget, and which strategies tend to hover around the highest price threshold? Our recordings are made several weeks in advance. Our statement about current events can be found here: https://twitter.com/edhrec/status/1267862342810824705 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 113: The Most Common Budget Commander Decks
May 29, 2020 19:53 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBEDHREC has compiled the data for the most common commanders built on a budget, and it's time to review the results! Which commanders are built most often at a low price? More importantly, which STRATEGIES tend to be the most budget-friendly? Let's find out!
The Most Common Budget Commander Decks | EDHRECast 113
May 29, 2020 19:53 - 57 minutesEDHREC has compiled the data for the most common commanders built on a budget, and it's time to review the results! Which commanders are built most often at a low price? More importantly, which STRATEGIES tend to be the most budget-friendly? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHREC Room: Power Creep
May 26, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB2019 and 2020 have both seen an increase in the power level of Magic cards... but also an increase in the number of bans across all formats. The fellas gather in the REC Room for a casual discussion about their thoughts and concerns about how Power Creep affects Magic and the Commander format, and their hopes for the future of card design.
Power Creep | EDHREC Room
May 26, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour2019 and 2020 have both seen an increase in the power level of Magic cards... but also an increase in the number of bans across all formats. The fellas gather in the REC Room for a casual discussion about their thoughts and concerns about how Power Creep affects Magic and the Commander format, and their hopes for the future of card design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 112: Listeners Challenge the Stats!
May 22, 2020 18:01 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MBYou've heard the cast challenge the stats on EDHREC... but now it's your turn! Listeners have emailed to let us know their favorite underplayed (and overplayed) cards in Commander. Tune in for some amazing hidden gems, brought to you by YOU!
Listeners Challenge the Stats! | EDHRECast 112
May 22, 2020 18:01 - 55 minutesYou've heard the cast challenge the stats on EDHREC... but now it's your turn! Listeners have emailed to let us know their favorite underplayed (and overplayed) cards in Commander. Tune in for some amazing hidden gems, brought to you by YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 111: The Most Popular Companions in Commander
May 15, 2020 17:49 - 48 minutes - 45.8 MBCompanions have made an enormous impact on 1-on-1 formats, so now it's time to see how they measure up in Commander! EDHREC has a new page to view decks with Companions, so today the cast is looking through the data to see which commander + Companion pairs have become the most popular! https://edhrec.com/companions
The Most Popular Companions in Commander | EDHRECast 111
May 15, 2020 17:49 - 55 minutesCompanions have made an enormous impact on 1-on-1 formats, so now it's time to see how they measure up in Commander! EDHREC has a new page to view decks with Companions, so today the cast is looking through the data to see which commander + Companion pairs have become the most popular! https://edhrec.com/companions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 110: When Goodstuff Becomes Badstuff
May 08, 2020 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWhat is 'goodstuff' and why has it earned such a divisive reputation? Today's cast is all about 'goodstuff' cards that offer immensely powerful effects, and digging into the times when playing 'goodstuff' can actually turn into 'badstuff.'
When Goodstuff Becomes Badstuff | EDHRECast 110
May 08, 2020 18:00 - 1 hourWhat is 'goodstuff' and why has it earned such a divisive reputation? Today's cast is all about 'goodstuff' cards that offer immensely powerful effects, and digging into the times when playing 'goodstuff' can actually turn into 'badstuff.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 109: The C20 Precon Upgrade Feature
May 01, 2020 17:58 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBLooking to upgrade your C20 precon? EDHREC has a Precon Upgrade Feature to help! Today on the cast, we're looking over the changes players have made to their new precons, and suggests some extra cards to add or remove to help take the decks to the next level! https://edhrec.com/precon
The C20 Precon Upgrade Feature | EDHRECast 109
May 01, 2020 17:58 - 1 hourLooking to upgrade your C20 precon? EDHREC has a Precon Upgrade Feature to help! Today on the cast, we're looking over the changes players have made to their new precons, and suggests some extra cards to add or remove to help take the decks to the next level! https://edhrec.com/precon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHRECast 108: Ikoria Set Review
April 24, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBDid someone cast Colossification on this set? Because there's a TON of Commander goodies in Ikoria! Time for the cast to share their thoughts and predictions about the power and popularity of the cards from Magic's most monstrous set! https://edhrec.com/sets/iko
Ikoria Set Review | EDHRECast 108
April 24, 2020 18:02 - 1 hourDid someone cast Colossification on this set? Because there's a TON of Commander goodies in Ikoria! Time for the cast to share their thoughts and predictions about the power and popularity of the cards from Magic's most monstrous set! https://edhrec.com/sets/iko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHREC Room: The Flash Ban
April 20, 2020 21:58 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe RC has spoken, and a card has been banned. The cast sits down in the 'Rec Room' to dish some quick thoughts and a few stats about the ban.
The Flash Ban | EDHREC Room
April 20, 2020 21:58 - 13 minutesThe RC has spoken, and a card has been banned. The cast sits down in the 'Rec Room' to dish some quick thoughts and a few stats about the ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EDHREC Room: Companions
April 19, 2020 19:08 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBCompanions - offering new deckbuilding restrictions, putting EDH into other formats, and the ultimate banning of Elemental Otters. Joey, Matt, and Dana provide their thoughts on the Companion mechanic, and which ones may become the most popular in EDH, either as a Companion or as a commander.